HTC EVO 3D (Sprint) vs Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)

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Side by side comparison between HTC EVO 3D vs Samsung Wave 3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

12/27/2012 1:04 PM, updated: 9/10/2022 5:49 AM

Compare Samsung Wave 3 X HTC EVO 3D (Sprint) 14Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
SLCD

540x960

5
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1730
mAh

(Removable)

04Points Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600) Compare HTC EVO 3D X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

384MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? HTC EVO 3D (Sprint)

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14 Advantages HTC EVO 3D (Sprint)	vs	4 Advantages Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
+1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core8% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.4GHz 32bit Single-core
+1GB LPDDR2167% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	384MB LPDDR
+540x960 pixels35% Higher resolution screen	vs	480x800 pixels
+256 PPI10% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	233 PPI
+4.3"8% Larger screen	vs	4"
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+(front) 1.3MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 0.3MP
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)1166 times More apps available to download and use	vs	3000 apps (Samsung Apps)
+4G WiMAXAdvantage The 4G WiMAX network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSUPA
+(4G WiMAX) 75 Mbps4 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSUPA) 14.4 Mbps
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+1730 mAh15% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1500 mAh
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
4GB (1GB available)	vs	+4GB (3GB available)2 times More internal storage for applications and files
170 grams (5.95 ounces)	vs	+122 grams (4.27 ounces)39% Lighter
11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)	vs	+9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)20% Thinner
TFT Super LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid

25 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

16 million

(back) 5MP

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

HD (1280x720)

Capacitive

+18 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features
	HTC EVO 3D (Sprint)	Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
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Model	EVO 3D (Sprint)	Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
Other model names	HTC EVO 3D CDMA, HTC EVO 3D Sprint	Samsung Wave III GT-S8600
Country or region available	USA	(Global, International)
Brand	HTC	Samsung
Release date	6/24/2011	10/1/2011
Depth	11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)	9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)	66 x 127 millimeters (2.6 x 5 in)	64.2 x 125.9 millimeters (2.53 x 4.96 in)
Weight	170 grams (5.95 ounces)	122 grams (4.27 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	HTC EVO 3D (Sprint)	Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
Display type	TFT Super LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	4.3" inches	4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~60.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~56.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	540x960 pixels	480x800 pixels (5:3)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	256 PPI	233 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	HTC EVO 3D (Sprint)	Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
System version	Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread	Bada 2.0
Firmware update	Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	TouchWiz 3.0
⚙️ Processor
	HTC EVO 3D (Sprint)	Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 MSM8660	32bit
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.2GHz Scorpion (Dual-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1.4GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 220	feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	HTC EVO 3D (Sprint)	Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	384MB LPDDR
Internal storage	4GB (1GB available)	4GB (3GB available) Flash (EEPROM)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	HTC EVO 3D (Sprint)	Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	Not supported	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	75/25 Mbps	14.4/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Not supported	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO	UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G network	WiMAX 802.16	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, WiMAX	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	HTC EVO 3D (Sprint)	Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Not supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Face detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	HTC EVO 3D (Sprint)	Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
Front camera (secondary)	1.3 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x1024 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	HTC EVO 3D (Sprint)	Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, XviD, WMV, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	HTC EVO 3D (Sprint)	Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro-B USB MHL	3.5mm (same audio output)
Bluetooth	3.0 + A2DP	3.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	HTC EVO 3D (Sprint)	Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	HTC EVO 3D (Sprint)	Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) EB484659VU
Battery capacity	1730 mAh	1500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	6 hours	8.7 hours
Standby	200 hours (8.3 days)	517 hours (21.5 days)
➕ Other features
	HTC EVO 3D (Sprint)	Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black • 8GB microSD included • 3D display • HTC Sense 3.0 UI • SRS virtual surround sound • WiFi hotspot • Dual 5MP camera (2MP 3D capture, 720p 3D video capture) Java framework	• Colors: Black • Samsung ChatON • UMA Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	HTC EVO 3D (Sprint)	Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.89W/kg (head), 1.05W/kg (body)	0.53W/kg (head), 0.82W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.83W/kg (head)

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HTC EVO 3D (Sprint) vs Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)

Side by side comparison between HTC EVO 3D vs Samsung Wave 3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

What's the better phone? HTC EVO 3D (Sprint)

📱 Model features

📲 Display

🤖 Operating System

⚙️ Processor

💽 Memory and storage

📶 Mobile networks

📷 Camera

📸 Front camera

🔉 Sound and multimedia

🔌 Connectivity

🧭 Sensors

🔋 Battery

➕ Other features

☢️ Radiation rate